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Attractions in Helsingborg - Sweden

Helsingborg is another major tourist destination in Sweden. It is the place to go if you are looking forward to a full immersion in cultural delights, bask in the beauty of stunning gardens and survey several centuries-old buildings.

There is no better place to start your Helsingborg tour than from its namesake castle. From the site of the Helsingborg Castle, follow the archway steps that will lead you to the city center. Do be mindful of your surroundings and make necessary stops along the way to fully enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor it affords. As you find yourself in the center of the city, at the main square of Stortoget, you will find the medieval keep of Karnan. The tower is the only structure left of the 14th century castle that once stood here. You can climb up the tower to catch sight of the city's panorama with the sparkling harbor at the background.

From Karnan, you can pass by Fredriksdal's Open Air Museum. It was once a proud 18th century mansion that was transformed into a beautiful museum. Aside from the rare species of plants in its impressive botanical gardens, it also houses farm animals, old houses and a printing museum in the area. It is a great place for the entire family to visit. You will not only enjoy the wonderful gardens and interesting exhibits, you will also learn a lot during your visit. You may also want to cross the short distance from Fredriksdal to Tropikariet. It is a small zoo where you can interact with some exotic animals sans the cages.

For another interesting museum experience, check out Dunkers Kulturhus or the Dunker's Culture House. The museum's exhibits and art galleries are not the only reason for making a stopover. It also hosts various concerts that you might find worth watching. However, if you are looking for a livelier concert scene, you can check out Tivoli where exciting local and foreign bands usually give the audience a great time.

If you are interested in old churches, you can visit the 14th century church of Sankta Maria Kyrka, which served as a haven for plenty of herring fishermen back in the Middle Ages. There is also Raus Kyrka which dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest churches in the country.

Of course, you can't miss the crowning glory of all Helsingborg attractions. It is the 19th century Sofiero Castle. Its oceanfront location adds to its charm and romance. However, it is the castle's rhododendrons which make the area the most visited and easily the most favorite of visiting tourists. Timing is key if you want to fully appreciate the stunning beauty of these lovely blooms. Visit during early summer and you will see for yourself why the blooming plantation of rhododendron is a spectacle worth observing. You can also visit the modern art gallery while you are in the area. 

To cap your Helsingborg exploration, how about a tura experience? It simply means dinner on the ferries and is considered a unique Helsingborg experience. An advance booking is recommended to ensure that you have a place reserved for your romantic dinner getaway.

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Sweden's Karlsson intent on chasing the best of both tours

Robert Karlsson is chasing the American dream. It's just that sometimes, it requires a long, slow walk. You know, like when playing in a tedious, teeth-gnashing, five-hour round at a U.S. Open -- full of detours, stops, starts, fits and spurts. Karlsson, ranked No. 17 in the world, is one of four major international stars who has joined the PGA Tour in 2011. He'll be jumping in, unreservedly, with both FootJoys, just as soon as he finishes standing in line.

Karlsson is a European Tour veteran who is technically a rookie all over again in the States. He moved his family of four to Charlotte, N.C., over the winter, bought a house and began the incredibly complicated, stupefying process of becoming a de facto Yank. If you thought timing and firing sequence were important in the golf swing, especially for a lanky guy who stands 6-feet-5, it's nothing compared with having your paperwork in order while setting up shop in the U.S.

"Everything from getting insurance, companies set up, Social Security numbers, it's a big job," Karlsson said. "Driver's licenses, you can't get a Social Security number if you don't have this, you can't get a driver's license unless you have a Social Security number. "It all has to be done in the right order. You can't buy a car if you don't have a driver's license. It's easy to spend a lot of time in these sorts of offices, and then you get up to the guy you are supposed to talk to and he says, 'Sorry, you've done it in the wrong order. Start again.'"

He is beginning anew in several ways. Transitioning to the new tour itself will surely be the easiest part of it all, because even though fellow international newbies Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel have made huge impacts globally in the past month, Karlsson is the most accomplished player in the group.

An 11-time winner internationally, Karlsson won the European Tour money title in 2008, holding off Padraig Harrington, who won two majors that season. The lanky Swede won twice last year in Europe, including the mega-money season finale, the signature Dubai World Championship, where he edged Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter and the rest of the tour's best.

Unlike others who hold status on the game's two biggest tours, Karlsson isn't sweating his dual citizenship of sorts. He's already exempt into the four majors and three World Golf Championship events, which count toward the membership tournament totals on both tours. "That gives you seven on each, so it's not that hard," he said. There's a welcome, refreshing take. Perhaps perspective helps.

Karlsson, at 41, is the oldest member of the PGA Tour's rookie class, which includes 15 players aged 25 or younger. At a time when tour multi-tasking has become a cross-continental, front-burner issue -- Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer both elected to not accept U.S. membership this year -- Karlsson is digging in for the long haul.

In the offseason, he pulled up stakes at the family abode in Monaco, packed up his wife and kids, ages 6 and 9, and moved to North Carolina. "Kaymer, Rory and me, we are in completely different stages of our careers," Karlsson said. "They are just starting out, they have played fantastic, and they have all the opportunities. To tie them, which you have to do if you are going to be a member here, sort of limits their freedom a bit.

"For me, having a house here and living here with a family, it is going to be the focus."

Tiny and tony Monaco, a tax haven for many athletes and celebs, had its advantages -- most of them financial and not many of them practical. "With the kids growing up, it's not really fair to live in a small apartment in the middle of town when you can't go out on their own," he said. "We looked for a place where we could get more quality of life and still have the benefit of the good golf courses. America, for me, seemed quite natural."

It should be a seamless fit. Swedes have succeeded wildly in the States on the LPGA and PGA tours, going back 25 years. In fact, it's not much of a stretch to envision Karlsson having the most success of the four new international members.

The two-time Ryder Cup player is one of the world's steadiest players. He made the cut in all four majors in 2010 -- only 10 others can make that claim. It represented a welcome return from a 12-month period from early '09 into last May when his career was derailed and somewhat in doubt because of an odd eye malady.

After finishing second at Memphis last June in a tuneup for the U.S. Open, he had the opportunity to make the leap. Given that he had tried to navigate PGA Tour Qualifying School twice in the past and missed, it was probably now or never.

"I am hoping to stick this out for a while," said Karlsson, who plans to enroll his kids in American schools. "We haven't moved over the family for a one-year, one-shot deal, that's a definite. Hopefully, if I play well, I won't need to worry about the end of the season here so I can play in Europe."

Maybe someday, before his productive years wind down, he won't have to worry about serving two masters. And we don't mean anybody living in Augusta. "I do not really agree with the system the way it is," Karlsson said. "We shouldn't have a number of tournaments you play in America and a number you play in Europe. I think down the road, and hopefully very soon for us players, we will have a world tour similar to the ATP tour in tennis. That's the way it has to go.

"At the moment, both tours are trying to have 'their players,' so to speak, but usually when tours work together it's better for everyone. But we are not there, yet. "At the end of the day, we must remember that golf is not so much about us players, it's about the spectators. We don't have much without the spectators."

Quick, somebody get this guy a seat on the PGA Tour Policy Board.

While it's become increasingly hard for stars to keep a foot in the door on both tours, Karlsson is probably tall enough to straddle the Atlantic. Once considered the tallest world-class player on the planet, he has since been supplanted by English skyscraper Chris Wood, who looks like an NFL quarterback and stands a shade taller.

"Chris is just a bit taller," Karlsson laughed. "He is thin as well, so he looks taller, and he has that big hair."

Locks, stock and barrel, Karlsson will begin his double-jeopardy 2011 pursuits next week on the European Tour in Bahrain, then will defend his title a week later in Qatar. On Feb. 17, he will make his debut as a card-carrying PGA Tour regular in Los Angeles at Riviera Country Club.

Hopefully, by then, he will largely have come to grips with navigating another American tradition: red tape. If half the members at Karlsson's new golf club in Charlotte, Longview, turn out to be lawyers, he would not be surprised. He could build a bridge to Sweden with the paperwork he has amassed since moving here. "They must make a lot of money," he laughed of the legal wrangling involved. "There could be twice as many and they would still have jobs." Like securing the piece of paperwork that reads 2011 PGA Tour member, it ought to be worth it in the end.

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The Ice Hotel of Sweden

The Ice Hotel of Sweden is an ultimate place to chill. The Hotel is situated in the Swedish Lapland town of Jukkasjarvi. It opens every year in early December and closes at the end of April. Every year in October the artists and local villagers, most from the Sami tribe in the area, begin to build the new ice hotel, which opens in mid-December. Snow canons and front loaders start by forming the snow over the steel sections that are the main structure of the Ice hotel. Sections are moved around and replaced by ice pillars put in place to give support to the snow arches. blocks of ice taken from the frozen Torne River each winter and frozen for use the following year, the Hotel at the moment is in its twentieth re-incarnation and is as impressive as ever. It began meagerly 14 years ago - one room. The 2004 season boasted 50-rooms with 5,000 square metres built of 30,000 tons of snow and 4,000 tons of ice.

Inside the Ice hotel, there is a reception area, hall of pillars, Iceart exhibition, Absolut Icebar, Ice hotel cinema and an Icechurch and of course there is a warmer option. The hotel also has cabin accommodation, a warm bar where the staff take great enjoyment in asking if you'd like ice with your drink with wry smiles all round.All water that is used in taps and bathrooms coming straight from the river Torne. Each person is given an ultra-warm sleeping bag and most people remark how "warm" they felt during the night even though the temperature is usually a steady five degrees below zero.

The Hotel also has a range of activities provided throughout the day while guests eagerly await night-fall in the hopes of catching a glimpse of those all too elusive Northern Lights. A trip by Snow Mobile is one option. After being taught to drive the equivalent of a jet-ski for on land use, the excursion follows tracks through the fir trees and along-side the frozen river before stopping for hot lingen berry juice (a local specialty), bread, cheese and smoked reindeer heart. Other activities include Hunting, Fishing, Snow driving, Horse Riding and Skiing. Most people stay at the Ice hotel for two or three nights, but you will only spend one night in the actual Ice hotel and the additional nights in the Scandinavian bungalows also on the property.

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21 Magic by Sweden Revealed Review

"I have rarely enjoyed watching a magic DVD as much as this one. The productions values are top-notch, the setting is elegant, the inventors are charming and well-rehearsed, and the material is of an extremely high quality."- Gordon Bean

"Ten of Scandinavias most clever and talented magicians demonstrate and teach their magic on this new DVD. This is creative, energetic and visual magic in a beautifully produced DVD, highly recommended."- Matthew Field, Editor, The Magic Circular

"Watch out for the latest invasion from Scandinavia! Fortunately it is just excellent magic, very well executed. A Smorgasbord of Magic - it"s their specialty."- Roberto Giobbi

"Do yourself a favor and get 21! Twen-ty-one, Twen-ty-one!" - Bill-Ma-lone

"Refresh your perspective, recharge your attitude, and let the Lateral Thinking and novel approaches expand your consciousness! 21 does what creative works are supposed to do: inspire, guide, teach, satisfy, and make your magic new." - Jon Racherbaumer

"Creativity is certainly alive and well in Sweden! The thoughts that popped into my head as I watched were - Wow! This is excellent! Great thinking! Got me again! How cool is that! My two word recommendation - "Buy it!" - Mike Powers

"These DVDs have something for everyone - great bar gags, great close-up ideas, great stage magic ideas." - Allan Ackerman

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21 Magic by Sweden Revealed

Ten inventors and performers of magic took siege of the magic bar in stockholm to record project 21, but it proved impossible to hold a strong fort against the proprietor who opened the doors and laymen flooded the premises. Could they continue their secret work, just a few feet away from the unsuspecting guests? The following takes place between 10 am and 11 pm:

Axel Adlercreutz
  • The Self Bending Straw - A drinking straw bends by itself as you hold it lightly.
  • Circle Vanish - A very visual coin vanish.
  • Two rope & ring moves - Fast, clean and super visual linking and unlinking of a ring and rope.

Erik Nordvall

  • Memoradix - After three increasingly impossible card locations, the deck ends up in new deck order.
  • The Real Green Shuffle - Lennart Green's false riffle shuffle with Erik"s addition.

Johan Stahl

  • Sleeveless Sleeving - A pen appears, disappears, appears and transforms, a crash course in sleeving!
  • Sleeveless & Purseless - Bonus sleeving.

Jonas Ljung
  • Forced Will - An impromptu prediction of how the spectator will place random objects on the table.

Joachim Solberg

  • JS Card Control, Double Lift and Top Change, adapted into three short and powerful card tricks.

Anders Moden
  • Cherry Blossom - Not suitable at the dinner table. Regurgitation, sort of...
  • Suction - Impromptu, designed for dinner seatings.

Tim Star

  • Ace routine - Includes Ace Production, the Turnover Muck Switch, Vanishing Aces, the Breakaway Case.

Micke Askernas

  • Display Bend - Cheeky and visual spoonbending.
  • Askernas Retention Pass - Utility coin vanish.

Tom Stone
  • Redneck Remedy - An innovative twist on the multiplying bottles.
  • Gap Drive - You will love to practise this magician fooler.
  • Clink Catch - An eyecatching stunt. Start with coins, turn them into anything you like.

Tomas Blomberg

  • Time After Time - An amazing principle. Three spectators, a shuffled deck and a series of random events leading to three impossible card revelations that will probably even fool the performer.

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Snow Driving In Sweden

That's what I was (or rather trying to be) for the three special days I spent up in snow country, Sweden. Tucked away in a small area of town called Arjeplog, the small community of inhabitants grow to almost double it's size during the winter months when people from other parts of the world head over to occupy their winter homes and tourists like myself who attend driving courses by the various car brands (I had breakfast across the room from the gang from AMG).

So besides IKEA and Swedish meatballs, Sweden, especially when the mercury decides to plunge well below in the negative region, have been known to have one of the most ideal conditions for a special group of people - Car Testers. These individuals, mostly made up of engineers, come from all over the world with their specially analytically-equipped laptops to test their brand's new models behaviour in such extreme weather conditions in Sweden.

So these guys knew their place in the equation and knew what they had to accomplish while on their trip. Me on the other hand, not so.

Used to the tropical sunny climate of sunny Singapore, I was immediately caught out back at the airport where I was received by the minus 20 degree afternoon breeze and an Audi representative. On the bus to the hotel, our Audi country guide gave us the low-down on what was going to be happening in the coming hours and the next few days. Distracted by the Christmas card scenery though, I only managed to catch the words Audi A4 Avant with quattro, fun, sliding and cold en route.

All freshened up and raring to go, our driving instructor ex-rally driver Jerry Ahlin briefed us on the different courses he mapped out for the group of 10 of us, what the different corners simulate, what it will require of us to take them on. He should know, having been the Swedish Junior Champion in '82, Swedish Champion in both '84 and '85 and most recently being the Swedish Champion in '91 with the Audi 90 quattro. Even while rallying, Jerry somehow found time to be the main instructor for the Audi Driving Experience for the last 20 years!

Once done, we proceeded to pair up and get into each of the five A4 Avant's lined-up neatly behind our hotel. This trip was a whole lot of first's for me.

First time I felt snow, first time I'll be driving on it, first time I had Rudolph on my plate, and now, driving a stick shift on the left.

We proceeded down a snow laden, steep downward spiral behind our hotel to the main road and kept a good 100 meter distance from the car in front all the way to where we'd be driving the rest of the day. And what a view that greeted us.

Far reaches of virgin white snow freshly shoveled to the side, carving out the track for the day - an oval.

As unimaginative as that can possibly sound, we were coached by Jerry to hone our drifting skills through the sweeping corners of the wide oval track.

So instructions were:


1. Accelerate up to the corner at about 50 km/h

2. Take foot completely off the pedal and brake just before turning into the corner

3. Aggressively turn into the corner and hold the turn

4. Once the rear slides out accelerate out of the turn while counter steering the understeer



It all sounds very straight forward but driving on something as frictionless as ice is a whole different ball game. Even predictable reactions like steering and throttle inputs yield nothing in most situations.

Taking our seat behind the wheel, we spent a good portion of the afternoon up till 1600hrs sliding off the track from severe understeer and getting tugged out of the ice by the circuit tractor from the understeer. Both of which we've studied and understood very well from Wikipedia and from driving our own cars, but nothing can prepare you for when you're faced with a sliding car and the correct procedures is the only thing standing between you and getting yourself wrapped around the lamp post.

With our tanks lightened from all that driving, we headed back to the hotel with wide smiles on our faces from the sample of comedic relief some of us exhibited earlier in the day. Knowing that we had another day of driving the next day to fully exercise the lessons we were repeatedly taught by Jerry made dinner easier to swallow.

I've got a part 2 coming up to document my next two days so make sure you check back regularly for my virgin adventures on ice accompanied by a whole lotta photos of the snowy paradise that is Sweden!

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Your Accommodation Guide for Sweden

Stockholm is the largest city and the capital city of Sweden. It attracts a lot of tourists and travelers from all around the world throughout the year. The city is made of 14 islands and getting around the city from island to island requires sailboats and yatchs. For land transport, tourists and locals use bikes, vehicles or the local mass-transit system or they simply take a walk. Stockholm has a lot to offer to its visitors. There are many historical places and museums to visit in the city and the cultural life and energy is simply exceptional. The city also has hundreds of restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines, and food types to their guests.

Gothenburg being the second largest city of the country is a hub of maritime activities and offers luxurious to friendly bed and breakfast accommodation services to its visitors. With the opening of the famous Oresund Bridge in Malmo, the third largest city of Sweden is becoming a pivotal spot for being a metropolitan and urban region. There's always something to do in Sweden. Stockholm has become a major attraction luring people from every part of the globe with its unique and harmonious blend of rich culture from untamed wilderness spots to its much developed urban, art and exhibition scene.

Sweden offers a variety of means for enjoyment and relaxing to the visitors and has world class shopping facilities. The country has beautiful locations and is very child-friendly where kids can enjoy traveling as much as anyone else. The country offers different types of accommodation facilities, including hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, cottages, castles and manor houses as well as cabin and camping facilities for those looking for adventure. These accommodation facilities can be booked in advance and are classified according to the quality of service they provide.

Accommodation in Stockholm is of top class quality. Being the capital city of Sweden, the city has a number of fine hotels. From luxurious 5 and 4 star hotels to economic 3 and 2 star hotels, you'll find the suitable accommodation for your trip. Some of the top rated Stockholm hotel include the Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel, Rica Hotel Stockholm and Elite Palace Hotel. A popular choice for the budget conscious traveler is the Vanadis Hotel and Bath. Some other cheap hotels in Stockholm, also known as billiga hotel i Stockholm, include Adlon Hotel, Accome Hotel Apartments Solna, Rica Hotel Kungsgatan and Mornington Hotel Bromma Stockholm (BW). With their ideal locations and easy transport accessibility, these hotels have gained popularity among tourists.

Hotell web offers you some of the finest Sverige hotell and Norway and by choosing the right hotel from our online booking engine you can get accommodation of your choice booked in minutes. We offer you the very best rates at the very best of accommodations, making sure that your stay in Sweden is a memorable one. Booking for worldwide hotels is also available at HotellWeb.se where you can book hotels safely and securely. The website is available in 5 different languages to target a broader audience.

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Ten Essential Things To Do When You Visit Sweden

The Kingdom of Sweden lies on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. It is a rich, ecologically friendly, progressive nation with a high standard of living. It offers much for tourists to see and do, both in the cities and countryside.

1.) Vasa Museum

In this museum in Stockholm rests the fruit of some remarkable engineering labor, the seventeenth-century warship Vasa. The ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 in Stockholm's harbor and was recovered in 1961. The only extant example of the period's ship architecture, the resurrected skeleton, is exhibited along with relics recovered with it.

2.) Stockholm

Sweden's capital city is replete with museums. Aside from the Vasa museum, one can also visit the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Nordic Museum. There are also many examples of historical architecture scattered throughout the city including the Riddarholmskyrkan church, the oldest building in Stockholm, and every district and every neighborhood of this high-tech city has its own unique character, developed through the years.

3.) Liseburg Amusement Park

With over 80 percent of its population living in urban centers, it comes as no surprise that Sweden's cities are well-developed to meet the needs of their denizens. In Gothenburg, treat yourself to a visit to one of the largest amusement parks in Europe. Nearby, you will find the Scandinavian, a large area which can seat up to 12,000, as well as the Trade Fair and Valhalla Baths.

4.) Gothenburg

This city is the largest port in Scandinavia, the destination of many flights and ship traffic. Close to a million citizens live here, and the city has an enormous range of attractions to keep a tourist busy. Take a stroll in the scenic Castle Wood Park, or view the masters at the Museum of Art, or listen to music from a variety of genres, from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra to the death metal band Dark Tranquility.

5.) Hiking

The largely untouched expanse of Sweden's northern regions gives rise to a rugged beauty that makes the place perfect for many outdoor activities such as hiking. Swedish law provides the right of public access for anyone provided that they respect both other people and nature. Biking is also a popular pastime here.

6.) Boating

Since the country has over 24,000 islands, 100,000 lakes and rivers, and a long coastline, boating and sailing are integral parts of everyday Swedish life. Many tours can be found to take you sightseeing around the Swedish archipelago. Of particular interest to the tourist is the Gota Canal, but there are lots more locations that are also interesting to the watercraft-bound traveler, and boat rentals are easily obtained, and they can come with or without a skipper.

7.) Linkoping Cathedral

Stop by this masterpiece in Ostergotland to steep yourself in history and gaze upon a superb example of Gothic architecture. The cathedral is the burial place of a fifteenth-century bishop, and is also decorated with priceless paintings gifted by King John III. Visitors can also see rare manuscripts at the Diocesan Library and drop by the Bishop's Palace, which are nearby.

8) Skiing

Sweden offers some of the finest locations for skiing aficionados, especially in the mountainous north. In Lapland, one can find the Hemavan. This is a great ski destination for those who are looking for vast areas and mountainous locations.

9.) The Arefjallen Resort


The Arefjallen resort boasts of more than a hundred kilometers of ski runs. It is considered as the world's largest downhill ski race. This ski race is held there every April.

10.) Riksgransen

Riksgransen is in the extreme north of the country. It is known for its snowboarding championships and 24/7 skiing during the spring. During the spring, it seems that the sun doesn't go below the horizon, truly a sight to see!

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Sweden Travel Advice Relaxing Spa Holidays

Visitors to Sweden know the beauty and magnificence of the Swedish countryside. Sweden Travel advice recommends adding a spa break to your Swedish holiday to make sure you experience all the relaxing elements the country has to offer. With so many different spa experiences available finding the right one for you can be a little difficult. Sweden offers spa holidays for individuals looking to get away to resorts that cater to everyone in the family. No matter what you are looking for these top 5 spa destinations across the country are designed to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

In 1991 the first ever spa in Scandinavia was opened, the Selma Spa continues to operate today with twenty years of experience to offer guests. The Selma Spa is located in an idyllic setting and is a great option of a relaxing time away. The Selma Spa was the winner of the 2010 World Travel Awards as the leading spa in Sweden. With a health focus and gourmet food available guests can enjoy the local activities while improving their physical side.

For a taste of the orient without leaving the country, the Yasurgai Hasseludden spa is heavily influenced by traditional Japanese spas. The Yasurgai Hasseludden spa fuses the exotic feel of Asia with the breath taking beauty of Sweden. Located in Stockholm, guests will be delighted with the wide variety of Japanese activities available, including baths, Zen meditation and an exclusive Sushi school located within the spa grounds.

On the West Coast of Sweden the Varbergs Kurort Spa is the only true Thalasso style spa in the country. Creating a perfect blend between land and sea, this spa sits on the edge of the water and incorporates the ocean into every element of the treatment program. Varbergs Kurort uses sea water as the basis of its treatments and creates a peaceful atmosphere for guests to relax in. Spend lazy days being pampered on the beach by the staff that is fully focused on your comfort and development.

For a spa experience that brings you closer to nature, the natural mineral rich springs that surround the Farris Bad spa is a great place to try. Located on the Larvik Beach at Vestfold, just south of Oslo, the Farris Bad spa utilizes the minerals from the earth to create Rhassoul Clay treatments and facial designed to help soothe away any built up stress, leaving you relaxed.

If a family holiday is more the experience you are looking for then the Sankt Jorgen Park Resort is a great location to try. Located within a short walk of the center of Gothenburg this Holistic treatment center focuses on improving the physical body while building stamina. The beautiful 18 hole golf course is a great way to unwind after a stressful year at work. Your whole family will enjoy the peaceful setting and benefit from the team of staff aimed at helping you regain your strength.

So whatever type of spa holiday you have in mind, a visit to any of the top 5 Swedish spas will leave you with a feeling of relaxation and peace. Choose from traditional Japanese treatments or enjoy the benefits of the earth with natural minerals and remedies.

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Tips And Tricks When Selecting Your Swedish Vacation

Many people choose a holiday in Sweden whatever the season. Sweden occupies a large area, although perhaps remotely positioned from the rest of mainland Europe. Sweden provides the rare opportunity to holiday in nearly a half million km of breathtaking unspoiled nature, guaranteed to inspire and delight. From the unmatched beauty of the virgin forests to the breathtaking peaks of the vast mountain ranges, the nature of Sweden will put the spring back in your step.

Sweden's very large size makes it one of the largest of the European countries. Sweden's size and the variety of its geography means that no to Swedish holidays have to be exactly alike. An interesting fact is that around fifteen percent of Sweden lies within the boundary of the Arctic Circle. Making for nearly endless summer days - and very little sunlight during the winter. There are few places as accessible as a holiday to Sweden which afford the chance to see the northern lights or sunlit nights. Locales which offer the chance to witness these spectacular celestial phenomena are scarce, which is one of the reasons that travelers are drawn to Sweden year after year.

For winter holidays, skiers of all levels can find the perfect slope experience. Regardless of your expertise, you will find a resort that will be a perfect fit for your style of skiing. Cold weather vacations are perfectly suited to the geography and climate of Sweden. From the sparkling of the icy rivers to the pristine snow blanketed mountain peaks, Sweden in the winter is spectacular. A magical atmosphere is created as the sunshine glints off the snow to create a spectrum of crystal sparkles. Clean, brisk mountain air puts the final stroke on this masterpiece of creation that is winter in Sweden.

One would be forgiven for thinking that Sweden is a fairly cool place to visit because of its northern location, but such an assumption would be quite wrong. However this is not true - we find summer weather is extremely comfortable. The southern parts of the country even offer beaches, so a Swedish summer holiday comes complete with the possibility of a swim. Basking on the beach is just one of the activities available on a Swedish holiday, but similarly it can be about cities, mountains or forests - you can find adventures everywhere you go. Regardless of what part of Sweden you choose for your holiday, you are sure to find a body of water right around the corner.

City holidays to Sweden are also a possibility you should consider, while organizing your holidays to Sweden. There are a number of wonderful Swedish cities to investigate, Stockholm is the one most people are familiar with, and it makes a wonderful choice. When it comes to cities, Sweden seems to be able to offer at least one for every type of visitor, from the culture of Gothenburg to the modern vibrancy of Stockholm.

Using the Internet you can quickly and easily plan, organize, and book your holiday in Sweden. Using the Internet you can make all your plans for your holiday in the comfort of your own home. Once you define the experiences you'd like to include in your trip, you should be presented with lists of options to explore. When you book your holiday to Sweden online you can find out immediately if the dates you are interested in are available. If it's free just complete the booking procedure. Just submit your reservation information and before you know it you'll be enjoying the holiday of a lifetime in glorious Sweden.

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